When I plug my iPhone into my MacBook Air and open Photos on both devices it constantly makes the fault beep and keeps connecting then disconnecting my iPhone. Both devices are logged into my iCloud account. Initially it said I needed to install something to allow them to connect. I did this and it made no difference. My iPhone is running iOS 15.3.1, My MacBook Air iOS Catalina 10.15.7.
Hi Sockthing,
Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!
We understand that when you connect your iPhone to your MacBook Air, your Mac beeps and connects and disconnects your iPhone, correct?
Do you experience the same behavior if you connect your iPhone to an alternate port or use an alternate cable?
If you're signed in with iCloud using the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and MacBook Air, you will have access to all photos on each of your devices. You can learn more here: Set up and use iCloud Photos
We look forward to your reply.
Cheers!
Hi Sockthing,
Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!
We understand that when you connect your iPhone to your MacBook Air, your Mac beeps and connects and disconnects your iPhone, correct?
Do you experience the same behavior if you connect your iPhone to an alternate port or use an alternate cable?
If you're signed in with iCloud using the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and MacBook Air, you will have access to all photos on each of your devices. You can learn more here: Set up and use iCloud Photos
We look forward to your reply.
Cheers!
I upgraded my MacBook to Monterey and it all works now.
Sockthing,
Thanks for keeping us updated. We're happy to hear that everything is working properly.
Stay safe and well!
iPhone not connecting with Photos on MacBook Air
